The Sum of You Counseling, PLLC

05/10/2026

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05/08/2026

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2552842/episodes/19055073

Being a cycle breaker isn't just about changing your own life—it’s about becoming a transitional character for your entire family line. I recently sat down with Amie on the Just Like Nana podcast to discuss how we carry ancestral trauma in our nervous systems and how we can begin to disrupt those patterns. We dive into why healing isn’t a straight line and why you were chosen for this work long before you ever touched your feet to the earth. If you’ve been feeling the weight of your history, I hope this conversation offers you the perspective and grace you need to take your next step.

In this episode of Just Like Nana, host Amie (Elizabeth) Penny Sayler is joined by Dr. Erika Yourdan, a licensed therapist and counselor, where they discuss how to use systemic thinking and nature-based healing to bridge the gap between your past ...

05/08/2026

Facts 😆 No small talk please.

05/07/2026

Student seeking research participants. If you meet the criteria, please consider participating. If you would be so kind as to share with anyone you think might be interested, we would be appreciate it!

Details:

My name is Yvonne Judge, and I am a doctoral student at National University. I am conducting a research study to explore the effects of individual Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy on family relationships.

I am recruiting individuals who meet all of these criteria:
1. You are a US resident at least 18 years of age
2. You received at least 8 sessions of individual EMDR therapy within the past 3 years.
3. You did not receive any relational therapy, including couple or family therapy, while receiving EMDR therapy.
4. You have received a mental health diagnosis from a licensed clinician.
If you decide to participate in this study, you will be asked to do the following activities:
1. Complete a 20-minute online survey.
2. Participate in a 30-60 minute 1:1 online interview via Phone.com.
3. Participate in a verification of your interview transcript via SimplePractice.
During these activities, you will be asked questions about:
• Your age and if you are a current US resident.
• If you have had EMDR therapy, details about the duration and timing of the therapy and if you had any other therapy at the same time that might affect relationships.
• Information around your EMDR treatment.
• Information about your family relationships both before and after EMDR therapy
• Perceived causes of any changes in these relationships.
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If you are interested in participating in this study, please click this link: https://ncu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1NUhLl60T2e9Tvw . If you have questions, please contact me at yvonnejudge@proton.me /614-245-5119.

Thank you for considering participating in this voluntary research!

05/07/2026

Therapist in the Wild Wednesday!

Outside of work, our team loves to read. Here are a few of the books we are currently reading. If you enjoy reading, drop us some recommendations or pictures of what you’re reading!

05/06/2026

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04/29/2026

Therapist in the Wild Wednesday!

Here’s a snap shot from one of our team members taken on a recent therapist retreat. Isn’t this tree magical? It represents both peace and strength. Powerful, all on its own.

Feel free to show us your snapshots from the wild! What has captured your attention? What breathes life back into you?

04/27/2026

You’re doing great 💛💛

04/22/2026

Therapist in the Wild Wednesday!

Erika recently attended the AAMFT Leadership Symposium with many of her colleagues from National University. Between breakout sessions, they explored the Atlanta Aquarium- if you have never been, you should definitely add it to your list!

Check out the beautiful beluga whales, a sea dragon, the cutest little sea lion, and the underside of a 28 ft whale shark! 🐳

04/20/2026

This event is happening THIS Friday! What a special event and one that has so much care and intention behind it. We do hope to see you there!

04/15/2026

At our practice, we do a lot of work with the inner child. It is no secret that those in a helping profession have had to do much of their own work to be able to walk alongside clients in their journey. We are committed to a life long process of learning, self-reflection, and growth. A few on our team offered some messages to their younger self this week and we thought it might be helpful to share.

Have you talked to your inner child lately? What might they need?